Arts & Culture in Mississippi

Dusti-Bongé Art Foundation

Dusti Bongé Art Foundation

Biloxi

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The Dusti Bongé Art Foundation is dedicated to promoting the legacy of Dusti Bongé, a pioneering Modernist artist from Biloxi, whose contributions to Abstract Expressionism have been historically overlooked. Through their mission, the foundation seeks to highlight Bongé’s significant role […]

French Camp Historic Village

French Camp Historic Village

French Camp

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French Camp’s Historic Village provides a glimpse into the days of the early Natchez Trace. Visitors can enjoy comfortable lodging and dining options while exploring historic buildings and special attractions such as the pottery studio, gift shop, thrift store, and […]

Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Oxford

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The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is Oxford’s premier entertainment venue. With 1,177 seats, the Ford Center serves both the university and Oxford communities with a variety of theatre and music productions, lectures, dance, and film. […]

Grand Village of the Natchez

Grand Village of the Natchez Indians

Natchez

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The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians is a museum and expansive 128-acre park featuring three prehistoric Native American mounds and a nature trail. Inside the Visitor Center, you can explore exhibits and shop for Native American crafts. Please note, […]

Gumtree Museum of Art

Gumtree Museum of Art

Tupelo

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The Gumtree Museum of Art offers diverse exhibits, workshops, lectures, and special events throughout the year, catering to both the public and private audiences. As a non-profit organization, it fosters an appreciation for the arts by providing free access to […]

Hambone Art & Music

Hambone Art & Music

Clarksdale

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Hambone Gallery, founded by artist and musician Stan Street in 2005, offers a unique and inviting space in historic downtown Clarksdale. Operating as both a gallery and bar, it welcomes art lovers, musicians, and storytellers from around the world. It […]

Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum

Holly Springs

The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum and Cultural Center of African and African American History was established to inspire, enlighten and enrich the lives of people everywhere by collecting, preserving and disseminating African and African-American contributions in the fields of history, […]

Leontyne Price Park

Leontyne Price Musical Park

Laurel

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Leontyne Price Musical Park, dedicated to Laurel native Leontyne Price, offers a serene escape in the heart of town. Named for the renowned Black opera singer, the park was created to allow people to experience the beauty of music and […]

Matthews-Sanders Sculpture Garden

Matthews-Sanders Sculpture Garden

Cleveland

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Established in 2000, the Matthews-Sanders Sculpture Garden, located on the campus of Delta State University, showcases diverse works from artists across the country. The garden has flourished over the years, becoming a focal point of artistic expression and community engagement. […]

McCarty Pottery

McCarty Pottery

Merigold

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McCarty Pottery, located in Merigold, is renowned for its artistic and functional ceramic pieces. Their unique style, along with signature glazes such as nutmeg brown, cobalt blue, and jade, has made their pottery highly collectible worldwide. McCarty Pottery is displayed […]

Shearwater Pottery

Shearwater Pottery

Ocean Springs

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Shearwater Pottery, established in 1928 by Peter Anderson, is famous for its top-quality, hard-fired earthenware, covering utilitarian ware, art pottery, figurines, and decorative tiles. With a commitment to both practicality and beauty, Shearwater Pottery uses distinct types of clay, including […]

University of Southern Mississippi Orchestra

University of Southern Mississippi Orchestra

Hattiesburg

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The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, housed within the School of Music, brings students from around the world together through music. Established in 1920, it is the oldest orchestra in Mississippi. With a dynamic selection spanning classical to pop, […]